The early roots of rock and roll are on full display in NYC's Screamin' Rebel Angels sophmore album “Heel Grinder.” Out via newly launched Hey-Lo Records, the full-length is set for release on 1/24. Fronted by dynamic, flame haired, tatood and glamorous Laura Palmer, the band evoke in each of the 13 tracks of the record the sprit of Littile Richard, Elvis Presley and Patsy Cline . Lead single “Oh! My Soul” (streaming below) in fact covers the legendary (Little) Richard Penniman, infusing it with it an additional level of barrelhouse, juke joint boogie-woogie. The accompanying video features red-hot Laura and her equally alluring “conjurers” tapping into the spirit world via tarot cards, magic potions, ouija boards and adorable Chihuahau puppies! Deeper tracks touch on elements of rockabilly (“Hands Off,” “Iris”), early Sun Sessions era Elvis (“I Believe”) and a blusey stroll, torch song raveup (“Something on your Mind”). The band celebrate with a record release show at The Mercury Lounge on Friday, 1/25. - Dave Cromwell

Known for their songwriting and vocal prowess, Boston founded Aloud made the move to LA in 2017 where they've been carving their name into the local scene. Led by vocalists/guitarists Jen de la Osa and Henry Beguiristain, the group is rounded out by bassist Charles Murphy and drummer Chris Jago. According to the director Melissa-Miller Costanzo, Aloud’s song was one of her early picks for the film and with help of music supervisor Charles Newman, it was cut in across a few scenes to create the perfect fit.. The soundtrack album is being released on Brooklyn’s Mother West label on January 18th, the same day the film becomes available on demand.

We love band geeks! Kelsey Corcoran, a.k.a. Kelsey Cork, is a self-proclaimed one, and her passion for music is self-evident, going as far as getting her bachelor’s degree in music education from West Chester University. And though she has the technical know-how, Cork prefers the “raw, real, free of pretense” feel of rock and roll, and it shows in the debut single, “Center City Blues,” with her backing band The Swigs. We had a chance to catch up with our most recent Featured Artist(s) Poll Winner, and you can check out the interview HERE. Also, keep a look out for “a surprise” from Kelsey Cork & the Swigs in the New Year – cheers! (Photo by Alyssa Resh)

We love band geeks! Kelsey Corcoran, a.k.a. Kelsey Cork, is a self-proclaimed one, and her passion for music is self-evident, going as far as getting her bachelor’s degree in music education from West Chester University. And though she has the technical know-how, Cork prefers the “raw, real, free of pretense” feel of rock and roll, and it shows in the debut single, “Center City Blues,” with her backing band The Swigs. We had a chance to catch up with our most recent Featured Artist(s) Poll Winner, and you can check out the interview below. Also, keep a look out for “a surprise” from Kelsey Cork & the Swigs in the New Year – cheers! (Photo by Alyssa Resh)

Kelsey Cork: I was lucky enough to start taking piano lessons when I was 6 years old. I started playing alto saxophone in the school band when I was 9, and I learned how to play guitar at girl scout camp when I was 12. I was a band geek throughout high school, and went on to get a bachelor's degree in music education from West Chester University, where I studied classical saxophone. I started my first rock band, Roxy Nova, when I was 15 with my best friend Courtney (which we continued through college). I started writing my own songs with Roxy Nova. .

TD: Is Kelsey Cork your real name? If not, what is it, and where did the moniker and "The Swigs" come from?

KC: Cork is a simplified version (and a family nickname) of my real last name, which is Corcoran. The Swigs comes from taking a swig of whiskey (which the band often enjoys before a gig). I made the band name a conglomerate for convenience. I play a lot of solo acoustic shows, and I wanted to make sure people would find the band if they searched for my name.

TD: What are your biggest musical influences?

KC: I used to mostly be into late sixties/early seventies psychedelic and blues rock like The Doors, Jimi Hendrix, and Syd Barrett. I've been influenced more heavily by punk/proto-punk in the more recent years, like Iggy Pop, Lou Reed, Bikini Kill, Bad Brains and The Misfits. I've also always had a huge affinity for the Yeah Yeah Yeah's and The White Stripes. I'm basically into anything that feels raw, real, and free of pretense. I truly appreciate the art of powerful simplicity... feeling over technicality any day for me. I want to feel the music in my bones! I'm a big rock and roll nerd, and there's so much that I listen to that seeps into my music. It was very difficult for me to just name a few.

TD: What artists (local, national and/or international) are you currently listening to?

KC: I'm honestly obsessed with all of the artists on our label, Good How Are You Records, but some of my favorite Philly bands are Trash Boy, Secret Nudist Friends, Blushed, Slomo Sapiens, McRad, Dirty Soap Blues Band, and Ill Fated Natives (even though I could keep going on FOREVER). Nationally, I love Pop Empire from Cincinnati and Thelma and the Sleaze from Nashville. Internationally, I'm very into Le Butcherettes from Mexico and Idles from the UK.

TD: What's the first concert that you ever attended and first album that you ever bought?

KC: The first rock concert I ever attended was to see a Pink Floyd cover band, and the first album that I ever bought was probably the Spice Girls.

TD: What do you love about Philly?

KC: I love how real Philly is – all of our grit and grime included. I love the attitude of the city and the people that inhabit it. I'm constantly learning so much from my fellow Philadelphians. For example, at one of my jobs, I'm one of the few non-bilingual people that work there, and I think that's a beautiful thing. I have the opportunity to mingle with people from all over the world and all walks of life every day. I'm very grateful to be a part of our vibrant and supportive DIY music community. Also, I can't forget to mention, the citywide special and our patron saint, Gritty.

TD: What do you hate about Philly?

KC: Getting stuck behind the trolley on Lancaster Ave.

TD: What are your plans for 2019?

KC: It's a surprise.

TD: What was your most memorable live show?

KC: Last Halloween we played with our friends Trash Boy, and Slomo Sapiens at Kung Fu Necktie. We had our first proper mosh pit, people were crowd surfing, and just getting real weird. It was, a rowdy, fun, rock and roll show and that's what we're all about.

Philly emo revivalists Algernon Cadwallader announced plans to reissue their debut album, Some Kind of Cadwallader, in honor of its 10th anniversary, along with 2011's Parrot Flies and a new self-titled compilation, which includes the group's EPs, b-sides, and covers. You'll also find previously unreleased versions of "Serial Killer Status" and "Katie's Conscious" that were originally meant for a seven-inch. The reissues and compilation will be out on December 14 via Lauren Records/Asian Man. There is still no word of future tour plans, but you can find former AC members performing on stage with Hop Along and Yankee Bluff.

The Deli Magazine was born in NYC's Attorney Street in 2004, in the shape of a print issue with a then unknown band on its cover, called Grizzly Bear. Ths NYC blog came in 2005, then the SF one in 2006, and then 9 more in the following years. The Deli is focused on the coverage of emerging bands and solo artists with a 100% local focus - no exceptions!